Species Name:
Coregonus clupeaformisSustainability Rating:
Yellow – Good Alternative
What:
Lake whitefish, part of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, is an important commercial catch in the Great Lakes, in both Canada and the US.
When:
Available year roundWhere/How:
Where: Lake Superior
How: Wild caught; gillnet
Characteristics
Considered one of the best tasting freshwater fish, Lake Whitefish have a high fat content (and as much Omega-3 Fatty Acid as a sockeye salmon). With an excellent flavor and meat that flakes easily when cooked – there’s a lot to love about this fish!
For Your Menu
Because of its excellent fat content, Lake Whitefish stays moist no matter how you cook it – it’s also great smoked!
For Your Waitstaff
Remind your customers that this fish is part of the salmon and trout family, and it shares their good characteristics (like high Omega-3 Fatty Acid levels) with a much more mild taste than either salmon or trout.
For Your Retail Display
